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Summary This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General. The position description number is 464313. The salary range reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Wash, DC, Metro area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person selected under this vacancy announcement. The selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Responsibilities Serves as an agency technical expert for a wide variety of broad information technology (IT) systems. Reviews current and ongoing agency IT operations via various engagements (e.g., audits, inspections & evaluations, and other reviews) that address a broad range of different kinds of IT-related topics (e.g., application controls, data integrity, system development life cycle, acquisitions, and information systems management). Conducts comprehensive, cradle-to-grave engagements of agency IT systems and programs that potentially involve Library grantees and contractors. Performs risk analyses to identify agency IT-related risks. Monitors and conducts research on emerging IT trends. Establishes and maintains relationships with other federal government IT experts to develop and maintain a broad knowledge of IT risks and emerging IT trends relevant to the agency. Maintains awareness of Library IT initiatives and roadmaps. Uses engagement results and knowledge of agency IT risks and emerging IT trends to guide the planning of future engagements. Through the engagements, advises top agency management and promotes economy and efficiency of the agency's IT programs and operations in support of its mission. Identifies system weaknesses, produces findings that have a significant impact on Library IT planning and operations, and recommends steps to mitigate identified weaknesses. Proposes a wide range of short, medium, and long-range IT engagements on various IT-related topics to the Inspector General (IG) and Assistant Inspector General for Audits (AIGA). Under the supervision of the AIGA, the employee develops engagement plans to include objectives, methodologies, and schedules and determines the resources needed to complete the engagement effectively and efficiently. Planning activities are of high quality based on whether proposed engagements prioritize higher risk areas, have well-reasoned objectives, incorporate suitable methodologies in fulfillment of the objectives, and include timelines that reflect efficient performance of planned activities. Advises the IG and AIGA on progress made during engagements and on any new planning needs during engagements, such as in response to unexpected developments. Prepares and leads verbal communications that regularly involve complex audit findings, sensitive information, or potentially controversial issues related to Library policies, programs, and functions. Develops and leads the communication of engagements and their individual parts (e.g., findings, conclusions, recommendations, scope and methodologies, etc.) to the Library and Congress that are critical to the Library’s annual and long-range planning and influence Library policy and legislative proposals. Establishes and maintains working relationships with organizations being audited, ensuring effective communication, understanding of procedures and requirements and maximizing cooperation during audits. Oversees, leads, or provides final briefings and presentations of results of audits, defending recommendations and providing information and requirements for implementation and possible audit follow up and evaluation. Socializes potential issues and findings with Library management. Utilizes a high level of expertise to write and/or edit information on important, complex, wide-ranging policies, functions, and topics with a broad impact on the direction of agency programs, such as writing reports on agency programs to be presented to Congress. Authors or edits objective, persuasive, creatively written products which have high ease of readability and user-friendliness, intended to engender changes in program operations. Written communication includes, but is not limited to, audit documentation, working papers, official memoranda, and public or non-public reports. Designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO) to perform specific technical or administrative functions under a contract, such as monitoring performance, evaluating work as it progresses, exercising technical direction within the scope of the contract, inspecting and accepting completed work, assisting the CO with the contractor’s performance evaluations, and maintaining contract workpapers in line with requirements. Observes, documents, and communicates contractor performance to both the agency CO and contractor. Ensures that none of the functions performed by contractor staff are inherently governmental in nature. Maintains appropriate Federal Acquisition Certification. Ensures COR files are current, accurate, and complete and submitted to the CO for disposition. Develops purchase requests and assists in source selection. Ensures that requirements for orders, changes, and follow-on procurements are completed and timely submitted. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. The selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Qualifications Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to provide information technology auditing.** Ability to apply government auditing standards to financial and performance audits.** Ability to write and edit reports.** Knowledge of contract preparation and contractor monitoring policies and procedures. Ability to serve as a liaison, maintain effective working relationships, and present information orally. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting. OR B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. You MUST submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application. Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application. Additional Information Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email [email protected]. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email [email protected]. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement. The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit. A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints. Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.